In a groundbreaking development, Rejuvenate Bio has unveiled a pioneering partnership with a leading animal health company aimed at revolutionizing the treatment landscape for canine osteoarthritis (OA). This novel gene therapy technology promises a game-changing solution for dogs suffering from this debilitating chronic condition, offering hope for enhanced mobility and an improved quality of life.

The recent closure of SeaQuest in Littleton has triggered a coordinated response from two prominent institutions in Colorado's animal care landscape: the Denver Zoo and the Downtown Aquarium. This collaborative effort aims to provide refuge for the displaced animals previously housed at SeaQuest, addressing concerns raised by animal rights activists and regulatory agencies regarding the welfare of these creatures.

In the heart of New York City, the Animal Care Centers (ACC) find themselves in the throes of a dire situation, grappling with unprecedented levels of overcrowding that have left them unable to accommodate any more dog surrenders. The magnitude of this crisis was unveiled by Risa Weinstock, the President of ACC, who disclosed the staggering statistics: presently, the centers are tasked with housing over 250 dogs, far surpassing their capacity, which stands at a mere 150.

A female White-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris) found dead in 2021 in Bosque dos Jequitibás Park in the center of Campinas, one of the largest cities in São Paulo state, Brazil, died from rabies meningoencephalitis, according to a group of researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and Adolfo Lutz Institute (IAL), the regional reference laboratory, working with health professionals affiliated with public institutions in São Paulo city and Campinas. Reported in an article published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, the finding serves as an alert to the presence of the virus, which is deadly to humans, in the urban environment.